Dalteparin

Molecule Description

Dalteparin is low molecular weight heparin anticoagulant that prevents clotting

of blood.

Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Dalteparin

Unstable coronary artery (blood vessels to the heart) disease
Venous thromboembolism (a condition where blood clots develop in the legs)
Dalteparin prevents blood clots from being formed in the tubes of the equipment used during haemodialysis or haemofiltration

Contraindications of Dalteparin

When should one not use Dalteparin

Do not take this medicine if you have:
Allergy to Dalteparin or any ingredient of this medicine
Stomach ulcer
An injury or bleeding in the brain or recent surgery of the brain or eyes
A liver disease which may cause an increased risk of bleeding
Low blood platelet count (thrombocytopenia)
Swelling or infection in the lining of heart valves or heart

Side effects of Dalteparin

Common side effects of this drug are:

Itching, hives, and rash
Yellowing of the skin or eyes
Bleeding from nose or while passing stools or urine, while coughing, etc.
Easy bruising
Fast heartbeats
Headache, weakness, confusion
Increased potassium level
Hair loss (alopecia)
Bleeding from any site like brain, stomach
Numbness
Weakness

Precautions and Warnings of Dalteparin

Pregnancy

Can I take Dalteparin during pregnancy?

This medicine should be used only if needed, consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Dalteparin while breastfeeding?

A small amount of this medicine passes into breast milk. There are no adverse effects noted for using Dalteparin during breastfeeding in the prescribed dose. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Dalteparin?

There is no influence on the ability to drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Dalteparin?

No information is available on interactions of Dalteparin when taken with alcohol, consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have any condition which results in bleeding e.g., bleeding after an operation or trauma or if you have experience stroke caused by bleeding
Severe liver or kidney disease
Abnormal or low numbers of platelets (clotting cells)
Eye disease caused by blood pressure or diabetes
Uncontrolled high blood pressure
If you have a known history of a large amount of potassium in your blood or have a low blood pH
Your doctor will monitor your blood parameters regularly before and during treatment
If you are going to have or ever had an operation for inserting an artificial heart valve
If you need any other injections
History of any surgery in the past 6 months

Mode of Action of Dalteparin

How Does It Work?

This medicine acts as a blood thinner. It stops the existing blood clots from increasing in size and also reduces the formation of new clots in the blood. It thus prevents the reason for development o...

Interactions of Dalteparin

Interactions with other medicines

Medicines used to thin your blood (e.g., Aspirin, Dipyridamole, Glycoprotein Receptor Antagonists and Warfarin)
Medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) used to reduce pain and inflammation (e.g., Indomethacin)
Some medicines for gout, (e.g., Sulfinpyrazone and Probenecid)
Ethacrynic Acid (a water retention tablet (Diuretic))
You have given solution to increase the blood volume (e.g., Dextrans)
Medicines known as Cytostatics (used in cancer treatment)
Thrombolytic medications for treating heart attack (e.g., TPA Tissue Plasminogen Activator)
Anti-allergic medicines (e.g., Antihistamines)
Medicines for heart problems (e.g., Digoxin or Digitoxin)
Antibiotics like Tetracyclines which are used to treat bacterial infections
Medicines used to treat angina (Intravenous Nitroglycerine)
Antibiotics like high dose penicillin that are used to treat bacterial infections
Antimalarial medicines (e.g., Quinine)

Interactions with food items

No information is available on interactions of Dalteparin when taken with food, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further details.

Dietary Restrictions of Dalteparin

Drink plenty of liquid to prevent dehydration.

Dosage of Dalteparin

Overdose

If you happen to take an overdose of the medicine, kindly seek emergency medical care immediately. The symptoms of overdose can be – excessive bleeding through any of the external orifice or internal ...

Missed a Dose

Do not take a double dose if you have missed the dose; take the next dose as soon as you remember.

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Last Updated on: 05 Oct 2020 | 10:47 PM (IST)

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